Venue Spotlight: The New Marriott Chicago Naperville
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Resources, Wedding Venues
Andrew's Garden Floral Centerpieces at the beautiful Chicago Marriott Naperville
Our monthly ABC meeting took place on April 10, at the brand new Chicago Marriott Naperville. Director of Catering Melissa Kross & Catering Sales Manager Kelly Turner, rolled out the red carpet for our group for a wonderful evening of networking, food and of course a tour of this gorgeous hotel. The hotel is chic and modern in a “Mad Men” sort of way and is the perfect venue for weddings, corporate events and cocktail parties. Our group enjoyed a delicious meal of surf and turf followed by individual wedding cakes created by their pastry chef. Tables were decorated with unique floral centerpieces from Andrew’s Garden. The evening was most enjoyed having dinner with fabulous wedding coordinators such as Karolina Warren, Robyn Bruns of Red Letter Event Planning, Sharon McCool of MS Weddings and Events and Diane Mollis of Dream Filled Weddings.
And a very special thank you to our newly appointed ABC Coordinator Jane Skarosi, for allowing us to have a first look of this great hotel.
The perfect sweet ending to our ABC meeting at Chicago Marriott Naperville!
Tags: Andrew's Garden, Association of Bridal Consultants, Jane Skarosi, Marriott Chicago Naperville, Redletter Event Planning, Weddings By Karolina
Fun Summer Wedding Tips
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Resources
Have your guests create their own iced tea!
If you are still looking for some fun and easy Summer wedding ideas then look no further. Enjoy these tips!
Keep it Hot! This year’s color palette is bright & bold. Think Tangerine, Fuschia or Lime for your linens, floral arrangements and favors.
Stay Cool! Share your favorite libation with your guests during Cocktail Hour. Spiked lemonade and iced tea, sangria and bellini’s will keep everyone cool on a hot summer day.
Be Sweet! Think outside the box when it comes to your sweets table. Have your guests make their own S’mores, create their own Blizzards, or simply enjoy a yummy Cake Pop.
WedBash 2012
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Resources
Delicious Lobster Salad from Catering with Elegance.
Wedding Guide Chicago hosted an amazing networking event at the historic Auditorium Theatre for wedding professionals on March 28, that I was lucky enough to attend. Guests enjoyed various food stations as they arrived on the mezzanine level of the theater including a new England themed station by Catering with Elegance including Lobster Rolls, Lobster Ravioli, and Lobster Bisque, Cork Catering served chicken salad lettuce wraps, and mushroom tarts, just to name a few. As we made our way down to the theatre stage we were treated to delicious food from Rockit Ranch Productions including gazpacho, ceviche, grapes covered in goat cheese and pistachios (a favorite at our table), and a beautiful infused tea display. Luscious Layers Bakery provided yummy sweets including chocolate whoopie pies, peanut butter bars, and cupcakes.
We enjoyed mingling with many of our Preferred Wedding Vendors including Reverend Jim Rehnberg, Robyn Bruns from Red Letter Event Planning, and Rebecca Motyka from BBJ Linen.
Yummy Whoopie Pies from Luscious Layers Bakery
And for the second year in a row, Wedding Guide Chicago announced that their partner charity for 2012, is Wish Upon a Wedding, an organization near and dear to our hearts. Please visit their website to learn more about this amazing organization that grants “wedding wishes” to very special couples.
Tags: Auditorium Theatre, BBJ Linen, Cork Catering, Luscious Layers Bakery, Red Letter Event Planning, Reverend Jim Rehnberg, Rockit Ranch Productions, Wedding Guide Chicago, Wish Upon A Wedding
